Suspect in Assault, Arson Arrested

Police in Kalamazoo say they have caught the man whom they believe broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, attacked her and then set her bedroom on fire. The assault happened on Prospect shortly after 10 Monday night. A neighbor saw the flames and managed to keep the fire under control. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The victim’s family tried to stop her attacker but he escaped by jumping through a second floor window. The 18-year-old was caught on Stadium Drive near Howard at around 7:30 last night.